Simone Smith

Simone was a Young Facilitator of Staf's the Voices Project, having previously been part of the project's steering group. Her interest in taking part was prompted by her own experience of the care system. Simone's role in the Voices was to make sure young people's voices weren't drowned out.

She is currently studying at University of Stirling doing her Social Work degree, and is working towards her goal of becoming a children and families social worker.

Simone is also involved in looking to establish East Renfrewshire's Champions Board and is involved in working with the Life Changes Trust as part of a Care Experienced Young Persons (CEYP) advisory group for Aspirational Awards. Simone is also a young mother to her daughter Lilly, which is one of her proudest achievements.

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Resources from Staf National Conference 2023

On Wednesday 22 November members and partners alongside care experienced young people, attended our National Conference as we look to move beyond Plan 21 - 24.
Sign up to the 100 Days of Listening

Want to share your views on what's needed to deliver the promise for young people transitioning to adulthood? Then sign up to take part in the 100 Days of Listening.
Trustee times

Board member, Simone Smith, who is stepping down from her role after 6 years, shares what it's been like to be part of Staf's Trustee team.
First Minister visits Staf to launch Care Leaver Payment and 100 Days of Listening

This care experienced week, Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf visited the Staf participation space to speak with care experienced young adults about the 100 Days of Listening and to launch the care leaver payment consultation.

SallyAnn Kelly (Chair)

CEO, Aberlour Child Care Trust
Rosie Moore

Policy and Participation, CELCIS
Melissa Hunt

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
Dr Gill Robinson (Vice Chair)

Professional Advisor, Scottish Prison Service
Jennifer McKean

Service Manager, Operations & Community Children’s Services within East Renfrewshire HSCP
Mhairi MacRaild

Independent Consultant
Paul Orr

Senior Practitioner with West Dunbartonshire Council

Young Funder's Grant

Applications for the Young Funder's Grant are now closed. Alternative sources of funding are included here.
The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries.
Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation.
Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

We are delighted to announce our Young Funder's Grant is now open for applications.
Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022
Get Involved

Here at Staf we have many ways for people with care experience to get involved.
Our history

Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.
Financial Support for Care Leavers
GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

GIRFEC (or Getting it Right for Every Child) is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people by offering the right help at the right time for the right people. Find out more about the GIRFEC approach.
Shannon's Box

Created by Shannon when in role as our Youth Facilitator, Shannon's Box is designed to make entering care a little easier for children and young people. Find out more about this project.